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Mansell and Newey honoured

Saturday 31 December 2011 15:39, UK

Image: Nigel Mansell: Awarded a CBE in New Year honours list

Former world champion Nigel Mansell and Red Bull designer Adrian Newey have received New Year honours.

Former world champion made a CBE

Former world champion Nigel Mansell and Red Bull designer Adrian Newey have been recognised in the New Year honours list. Mansell, who won the world title in 1992, becomes a CBE. However, the honour comes not for his successes in motorsport but in his role as president of UK Youth. UK Youth is a charity which provides tools to help build young people's self-esteem, aptitude and skills. Last year Mansell, 58, helped raise £1million for the cause by cycling 1,375 miles in 13 days around the country. Newey, the chief technical officer at Red Bull Racing, is made an OBE. The 53-year-old, who previously enjoyed success with both Williams and McLaren, has been an integral part in the team's world championship wins with Sebastian Vettel in 2010 and 2011.

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